Sunday Feb 15th Honolulu

When we awoke we were docked in Honolulu Hawaii. 72 degree. We were allowed off the ship by 8:00 am.

There were many shore excursions available including Pearl Harbor, Helicopter rides, Altalis submarine and Oahu's north shore.

As we had visited many times before we decided to take the short 10 minute walk to the Aloha Towers market place. Along the way we were able to see many tropical fish that have made their home in the harbor.

The shopping center is beautiful. It is the home to the Don Ho restaurant and has more than 70 stores selling art work, clothing and souvenirs. Right in the middle as an atrium with Starbucks where we were able to pick up a copy of the New York Times for $5.

Julie and I have a pair of very simple flip flops which we have had since our visit to the islands in 1979. They are finally on their last legs. We found replacements. The originals cost $2. Now they are $6.

Julie suffers from Hawaiiitis? The sulpher in the air causes her nasal cavities to drain, we were able to stock up on antihistamine.

We walked back to the ship around noon to find the decks and swimming pools empty of passengers. We went for a swim as if we owned the ship. Then up to deck twelve for a fresh hamburger made to order under the QM2 sign.

At 3:30 we attended a show in the theater of 30 children from the Keiki Hula Halau.

Tonights show was Kevin Devane.